Unorganized and mismanaged - werkgeversreview Senior Associate bij Brenntag

1,0
5 feb 2026
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Only good thing is Work from home

Minpunten

Brenntag is highly disorganized and far from agile. The company goes through repeated restructurings and strategic pivots with little to no planning, creating constant instability and confusion. Any attempt to implement improvement or innovation is met with resistance and bureaucratic bottlenecks across IT, Security, Finance, Legal, Data Protection, Infrastructure, and Architecture. Instead of enabling progress, these functions routinely block it. Management shows little regard for top performers. Bonuses, salary increments, and benefits are either negligible or nonexistent, sending a clear message that high performance is not valued. The culture is driven by power struggles rather than collaboration. Teams operate in silos with no standardization—multiple tools are used for the same purpose, and modernization efforts are actively resisted. Some senior leaders intentionally create problems during implementation and improvement initiatives simply to remain relevant within the organization. The company spends millions on technology that remains unused or poorly adopted, while basic internal process improvements are ignored. Employee satisfaction has been declining rapidly year over year. This year, management explicitly instructed leaders to restrict performance ratings and avoid giving “Exceeds Expectations” evaluations, seemingly to minimize bonus payouts. Morale is extremely low, and many employees are actively looking to leave the company. Employee benefits are among the poorest in the industry. Insurance coverage is limited to 50K with no dependent coverage, and outpatient coverage is capped at just RM 2,000, which is far below market standards. Overall, Brenntag prioritizes control, politics, and self-preservation over execution, innovation, and employee engagement.

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5,0
15 apr 2026
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Remote work, decent pay, great team

Minpunten

Not always the best communication among different teams

2,0
22 apr 2026
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Flexible/hybrid work options depending on the team. Some strong colleagues and supportive direct managers.

Minpunten

-Leadership decisions lack clear rationale: Many strategic and operational decisions feel disconnected from on-the-ground realities. Initiatives are frequently rolled out without proper planning or follow-through, creating confusion and rework. -Top-down culture with limited transparency: Communication around major decisions is often vague or inconsistent, leaving employees unclear on priorities and direction. -Internal politics over performance: Advancement and influence can depend more on alignment with leadership than on results or impact. This slows execution and discourages initiative. -Inconsistent recognition and growth opportunities: Performance management can feel constrained, with limited differentiation for top performers. Career progression is unclear and often slow. -Cost-driven decisions at the expense of people: Many choices appear focused on short-term financial outcomes rather than long-term employee development or operational effectiveness. Lack of cohesive strategy: Teams operate in silos with shifting priorities, making it difficult to execute effectively or build momentum.

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